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8 A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
Sentember 29, 1995
T�: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY��)t�I�Y MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. We will be moving forward in the near future with the plans and details on
the Wastewater Treatment.Plant, going first to the Urban Development
Committee and later to the full Council.
2. We have a sewer problem in the northwest sewer line, near the river, which
has necessitated emergency repairs that may exceed $100,000. We had no
choice, as it was a situation where we were running part of the river
through the sewer line, into the plant. There is also some risk of the
sewer line collapsing if we do not do immediate repairs. This has been
compounded by the Operating Engineers strike. We have had to secure a
�ontractor from the Los Angeles are� to perform the emergency repairs.
Authorization for the expense will come forward to Council at a later date.
Additional information will be provided to the Council by Public Works
Director Raul Rojas as it becomes available.
s. The status of several key positions in the recruitment process: _
Management Information Systems Dir. (Data Processing) - We should
know something next week.
Human Resources Manager - Close of applicataons is Oct. 16
Administrative Assistant II (City Manager's Ofc.) - Oral
�nterviews are scheduled for October 16.
4. With regard to the Data Processing conversion, we are nearly complete with
converting the various programs onto the IBM AS 400 system. It is our hope
to shut down the PRIME permanently within the next 30 to 60 days.
5. The educational standards for the Fire Department management personnel were
adopted by the Civil Service Commission. This was being discussed by the
Legislative and Litigation Committee on Monday in connection with a Charter
amendment. Simultaneous with that discussion, the authorization was being
given to those new educational standards, so that is done and in place as
soon as City Council approves the revised job classification.
6. Materials on the proposed Charter amendments are enclosed for your
information.
?. Our Economic Development Department has received information that Kern
Valley Packing Company will be closing their facility on "H" Street. A
memo is enclosed.
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September 29, 1995
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8. An update on the septage di sposal i ssue I menti oned to you a coupl e of
weeks ago is enclosed from our Water Resources Manager.
9. Responses to Council inquiries and referrals are enclosed regarding a
traffic control study for the intersection of Planz and Sandra, traffic
controls at Teal Street, east of Hughes Lane, a traffic control study for
Benton and Holden intersection, Landfair/Sundale area drainage study,
Panama #10 sewer construction, paving of the alley behind Sunny Palms
avenue, a traffic situation at Calloway and Hageman, 17th Street
engineering studies, traffic problems on Parsons Way and McCleary, request
for speed limit change on Panama Lane, and traffic lights at Airport Drive
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Enclosures
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Trudy Slater
Carol Williams
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MEMORANDUM
September 26, 1995
LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE
JUDY K. SKOUSEN, City Attorney ��
Proposed Charter Amendments
The following are the three Charter Amendments which are
expected to be on the ballot March 26, 1996:
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2.
COUNCIL RESIDENCY CHARTER AMENDMENT
Intent:
To modify existing Section 17 of the City Charter to require
that council members be residents of the City and their
respective wards at all times they remain in office.
Proposed Ballot Language:
Shall Section 17 of the City Charter be amended to prohibit a
councilmember from residing outside the ward from which he or
she is elected?
YES NO
CIVIL SERVICE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHARTER AMENDMENT
Intent: .
To modify Section (185)3 of the City Charter to expand
promotional opportunities within the Fire Department.
Proposed Ballot Language:
Shall Section (185)3 of the City Charter be modified to allow
that any member of the Fire Department may be appointed
Assistant Chief or Deputy Chief, as is currently the case with
the Chief of the Fire Department?
YES NO
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Memorandum to Legislative and Litigation Committee
Re: Proposed Charter Amendments
September 26, 1995
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Justification
• Currently, any fire employee can be appointed Fire Chief.
• Prior recruitment for Deputy Chief only resulted in one
application.
• An insufficient number of applicants were received in the
past two recruitments for Assistant Chief.
3. LAY-OFF OR DEMOTION AND TEMPORARY PROMOTION OF EMPLOYEES
Intent:
To repeal Section (217b)lOb of the City Charter, concerning
the procedure for lay-offs, demotions, and promotions.
(See Exhibit "A" for current text)
Proposed Ballot Language:
Shall Section (217b)lOb of the City Charter be repealed to
bring the lay-off policy into compliance with current labor
agreements?
YES NO
Justification
• Memorandum of Understanding agrees to delete this Section.
• The procedure for lay-offs, demotions, and promotions is
addressed in current Labor Agreement and other City
policies.
• The charter provision is extremely inflexible and does not
allow for prompt modification which is necessary in the
bargaining process.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
August 21, 1995
T0: ALAN TANDY, CIT�AGER
FROM: JOHN W. STINSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGE RE. LAYOFF PROVISIONS
As part of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City's
miscellaneous bargaining unit (SEIU Local ?00) the City agreed to the following:
"The City shall place on the next City-wide ballot language to remove
layoff provisions from the City Charter. Layoff procedures shall be
contained in the Bakersfield Munic�pal Code."
As a part of the same MOU the City and Union agreed on language to be included
in the Municipal Code pertaining to layoffs.
The reason for the proposed Charter change was that the Charter is somewhat
• unclear regarding certain layoff issues and there were particular concerns
expressed about the loss of seniority if an employee changed City departments.
The existing Charter language does not ailow for the transfer of seniority if an
employee changes departments. This has caused some concern from employees who
may be asked to transfer or accept a promotion to another department. Under the
� current rules they would not receive any recognition of time worked in another
department for seniority purposes. There is another concern as this charter
language only applies to those covered by miscellaneous Civil Service. The
Police and Fire civil service sections of the Charter have no similar language.
Therefore, miscellaneous employees covered under those civil service rules would
not be subject to the same rules. This creates an unequal administration of
seniority rules within the bargaining unit. Both the union and management agree
that it is preferable to cover layoff provisions within the Municipal Code rather
than the Charter. There is also language in the section related to demotion and
temporary promotion, however, this language relates to layoffs generally and is
not needed absent the layoff provisions. This proposed change also makes sense
due to the fact that personnel rules such as these are often subject to revision
by the courts and it will be easier and quicker to make our rules conform to
current law if they are contained within the lNunicipal Code rather than the
Charter. •
Therefore, staff is recommending that Section (217b)lOb of tha City Charter
pertaining to Layoff or Demotion and Temporary Promotion of Employees in
Subordinate Positions be repealed.
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MEMORANDUM
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
JOHN W. STINSO�ISTANT IT MANAGER
September 14, 1995
PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGE RE. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT AND DEPUTY FIRE
CHIEF
The reason for the proposed Charter change i s that there has been some di ff i cul ty
in the recent recruitments for the positions of Deputy Fire Chief and Assistant
Fire Chief for the Bakersfield Fire Department. Currently, the Charter provides
that "Promotions shall be made to the next higher grade in the service and no
grade shall be skipped." This language limits the promotion to either the Qeputy
or Assistant Chief positions (they are within the same grade) to those at the
Battalion Chief level. There are currently eight individuals at the Battalion
Chief level including the Fire Marshall and Training Officer. The Fire Chief,
however, may be selected from "among the membership of the department."
In recent recruitments for the Deputy Chief position three applicants were
certified by the Civil Service Commission, however, two applicants removed their
names from consideration and the resulting list of one was terminated. In
addition, two recruitments for Assistant Fire Chief resulted in only one.of the
eight eligible employees applying for each recruitment. In both cases it was
determined that a choice on one candidate did not provide a reasonable candidate
pool for selection.
The language proposed for the Charter change provides the same opportunities for
selection currently available for the Fire Chief position. It would allow for
a competitive recruitment from qualified members within the department and expand
the potential pool of applicants. Utilizing the same process for the Deputy and
Assistant Chief positions as the Fire Chief process would provide a consistent
recruitment process for all Fire Department management positions.
Therefore, staff is recommending that Section (185) 3 of the City Charter be
modified to allow that any member of the Fire Department may be appointed
Assistant Chief of Deputy Chief, as is currently the case with the Fire Chief.
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Lay Off or Demotion and Temporary
Promotion ot Employees in Subordinate
Positlons
Secdon (217b) lOb. In any depaRment, the
Department Head or his/her designee, with the
approval of the City Manager, may reduce by lay
off or demotion the personnel of a department or
of a classification because of lack of work or
shottage of funds. Lay offs and demodons st�all be
made according to seniority of service with the
City of Bakersfield in the department or
classificati� affected. 'It�e youngest man in point
of seniority in each department or classificadon
affaxed shall be the first man to be demoted or laid
off. When two or more employees have the same
seniority rating. the employa who attained the
highest grade in the examinaation for the posidon
held at the time of lay off or demorion shall be
deemed to have greater uniority. Lay off or
demotion referred to in this section :hall not
deprive the employa so laid off or demoted of the
Civ� Service rating attained prior to said lay oPf or
demodon and such employa shall be retumed to
setvice in order of setiority. 'I�is section is
intended to make possible the displaament of i
subordinate officer or employee in sny
classification by an offiar or employee in a higt�er
classificarion with greater setiority in the
depart�ment 'Ihe subordinate officer or employa
so displaced may in tum displace a man in a lower
classification holding less semority. A displaad or
dcmoted subordinate officxr or cmployec while
working in a lower classification shall receive the
rate of pay establistxd for the lower cl�ssification.
it being �e internion that all subordinate offiars or
employees be paid the rate of pay establist�ed for
the work or position assigned to them. The
Department Head or his/her designee in
deparmnents affectcd by this Amendment, where
the volume of work makes it nectssary, may
umporarily promot� any subordinate officer or
employce to the next highest classificadQn. The
subordinate offiar or employa to be so promoted
shall be the person in the classification having the
grcatest amount of seniority. Such temporary
promotions shall in any case not exceed one
hundred twenty (120) working days. (Amended
June 2. 1992: amended November 8. 1988:
amended Apri121,1941).
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
September 27, 1995
T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III
SUBJECT: LE�ISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE ACTIONS
At its meeting of September 25, 1995, the Legislative and Litigation Committee
asked staff to provide the City Council with the status of its on-going
discussions on issues under review. A recap of these issues is listed below.
1) Charter Amendment removing Section (217b) lOb from the City Charter. This
section relates to Layoff or Demotion and Temporary Promotion of Employees in
Subordinate Positions. Placement of this issue before the electorate was
negotiated as part of the City's agreement with the miscellaneous bargaining
unit. Both the union and management agree that it is preferable to cover layoff
,�ravisions within the Municipal Code rather than the Charter.
2) Charter Amendment modifying Section (185) 3 to allow that any member of the
Fi re Department may be appoi nted Assi stant Chi ef or Deputy Chi ef , as i s currentl y
the case with the Fire Chief. This would allow for a competitive recr�itment
from qualified members while expanding the potential pool of applicants within
the department.
3) Charter Amendment to Section 17 clarifying Charter language on Council
�-esidency during Council terms. A change at the City ardinance level to clarify
Council residency was passed by City Council earlier in the year. A charter
amendment would ask the electorate to vote on the issue.
4) Advisory Measure Costs. Estimated costs for adding an advisory measure to
the March 1996 ballot range from $10,000 to $60,000, depending on a number of
;.onstraints, including whether an additional ballot would be needed and the pro-
rata costs of ballot sharing. The process for placing an advisory measure on the
ballot follows similar procedures to those used for placing a charter amendment
on the ballot.
5) League Resolutions. The Committee is also in the process of reviewing the
�eague of California Cities annual League resolutions. Members have asked for
elected official as well as department head input. �he Committee will review the
resolutions and input received prior to forwarding the Committee's
recommendations to Council for final decision. The individual selected to be the
City's voting delegate for the Annual Conference will be responsible for
presenting the City's position on the various resolutions at the League
Conference. -
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL September 27, 1995
Legislative and Litigation Committee Actions Page 2
Copies of existing Charter Sections (217b) lOb, (185) 3, and 17 are attached for
y�ur convenience as well as the City Clerk's memo regarding various costs in
connection with placement of advisory measures upon the ballot.
The Committee's recommendations to Council on ballot issues will be forthcoming
shortly as the election calendar indicates that Council action will be needed
soon in order to place any or all of the issues on the March 1996 ballot.
C�mmittee recommendations for League Resolution positions will also be forwarded
to Councii in early October.
(M0927951)
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Attachments
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Lay Oft or Demotion and Temporary
Promotion of Empioyees ia Subordinate
Positions �
SeLtion (217b) lOb. In any department. the
Department Head or his/her designee� with the
approval of the Ciry Manager. may reduce by lay
off or demotion the personnel of a departmeat or
of a classificadon because of lack of work or
shortage of fiusds. L.ay offs and demodons shall be
made according to seniority of service with the
City of Bakersfield in the department or
classifiCafion affecLed.'It�e yotutgest man in point
of seniority in each departmenc or classification
afiaxed shall be the fi�t man tn be demoted or laid
off. When two or more employees have the same
seniority raring, the employa who aaained the
highest grade in the examination for thz posidon
held at the time of lay off or democion stsall be
deemed to have greater seniority. Lay off or
demotion refernd to in this uction :hill rot
deprive the employa so laid off or demoted of the
Civ� Service raring attained pcior �o said lay off or
demotion and such employ�e shall be rewmed to
servict in order of setiority. 'I�is section is
intended to make possible the displaament of i
subordinate officer or employee in any
classi5icazion by en offiar or emp1oya in a higber
classification with greater seniority in the
depan�ment 'Ihe subordinate officer or employa
so displaced may in tum dispiace a man in a lower
classification holding less serriority. A displaad or
demoted subordinate o�ar or employee ahile
woricing in a lower clatsification shall receive the
rau of pay establistxd for the lower classification.
it being the intention tt�at all subor�inate offia� or
employas be paid the race of pay establisttid for
the wotfc or position assigned to them. The
Department Head or his/her designee in
departments affected by this Amendment, where
(Bakerddd 9•92)
the volumc of work makes it necessary. may
temporarily promote any subordinate officer or
employee to the nezt highest classification. The
subordinate officer or employee to be so promoced
shall be the person in the classification having the
greatest amount of setiority. Such temporary
promodons shall in any case not exceed one
hundred twenty (120) working days. (Amended
June 2� 1992: amended November 8. 1988:
atnended April Z 1� 1941).
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of the State of California, the Civil Code of the
State of Califomia, the code of Civil Procedure of
California, shall be and are hereby made the rules
of construction and interpretation and the defi-
nitions for this Charter, except where otherwise
provided herein. (Amended November 3, 1964).
(b) Any section added or amended shall
supersede any conflicting provision of a pre-
viously existing section.
(c) If any section, subsection, clause or phrase
of this Charter is for any reason held to be uncon-
stitutional, such decision shall not affect the
vailidity of any other section, subsection, clause
or phrase of this Charter. (Amended November
8, 1988).
Meaning of Words
Section 163. Whenever in this Charter
either the masculine or feminine gender is used,
it shall be deemed to include the other. Upon
republication of this Charter, words which are
gender neutral shall be substituted for words
denoting specific gender. The following words
have, in this Charter the signification attached to
them in this connection, unless otherwise appar-
ent from context:
The word "elector" shall mean qualified regis-
tered electors under the election law of Califor-
nia, and whose names are in the cunent great
register of the County of Kem, and who are
entitled to vote in the precinct or ward where
they reside.
"Council" shall mean the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, as the goveming body thereof.
"City" shall mean the City of Bakersifield.
(Amended November 8, 1988: amended
November 3, 1964).
Presentation of Papers and Pedtions
Section 164. Papers and petitions
addressed to the Council shall be deemed pre-
sented when filed with the Clerk.
(Hakersfield 2-89)
RELIEF AND PENSION FUND FOR
MEMBER$ OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
OF THE CTTY OF BAKERSFIELD
(Repealed November 5, 1968).
CIVIL SERVICE FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
(Amendment to the Charter ofJanuary 20,1931)
Section (183) 1. The Civil Service Board
shall consist of three (3) members, appointed by
the City Council, who shall be residents of the
City throughout their terms, but who otherwise
shall have no connection with City government.
Members shall be appointed for terms of three
(3) years. Vacancies shall be filled by appoint-
ment for the unexpired term. Within sixty (60)
days after ratification of this amendment, the
City Council shall reappoint the incumbent
members for terms of three (3), two (2), and one
(1) years, the three (3) year term to be that of the
incumbent with the longest remaining term, the
one (1) year term to be that of the incumbent
with the shortest remaining term. Members may
be removed from of�ice in the same manner as
aze elective officers of the City or by unanimous
vote of the Council members allowed by law to
vote. (Amended November 8, 1988).
(Section 184 was repealed on November 8,
1988).
Section (185) 3. : The Civil Service Board
shall formulate rules and regulations governing
the selection, promotion and discipline of inem-
bers of the Fire Department which rules shall, to
the extent deemed feasible by said Boazd, be
consistent with such rules of the other two Civil
Service Boards and shall be enforced consistently
as to all members, officers and personnel of the
Fire Department. The Council may recommend
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amendment or repeal of exisdng rules and adoption
of new rules to said Board. All officers shall
belong to the classified service and shall be
appointed and promoted for no other grounds and
for no other reason than their fitness for the
posidon to be filled: provided, however, that no
member of the Fire Department shall be eligible for
promotion until he shall have served at least three
years in such Department and that in subsequent
promotions the member must have held the rank
from which he is promoted at least one (1) year.
Promotions shall be made only to the next higher
grade in the service and no grade shall be skipped;
provided, however, that any member of the Fire
Department, who has served not less than three
years in such Department, may be appointed Chief
of the Fire Departmen� All officers or members
shall be chosen or promoted by the City Manager.
or his designee, whenever a list of eligibles shall
be fumished to the Civil Service Board, from the
three (3) highest standing candidates on the list.
(Amended June 2. 1992: amended November 8,
1988).
Section (186) 4. It shall be the duty of the Civil
Service Board, or their designee, to hold
examinations and to administer other suitable tests
to those desiring positions or who are applicants
for or who may have been recommended for
promotion in the classified service of the Fire
Department for the purpose of determining their
fimess for such positions or their qualifications for
such promotions and, from the result of such
examinations and tesLs, the Board shall prepare a
list of eligibles for all positions in the classified
service of the Fire Departmen� No member of
such Board shall sit as a member of the radngs
panel for any oral examination. (Amended June 2,
1992: amended November 8,1988).
(Sections 187 and 188 were repealed on
November 8, 1988).
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Section (189) 7. Appointment or promotion to
employment or rank shall not be deemed complete
until a period of probation not to exceed six (6)
months has elapsed. Should appointees fail to
complete the promotional probationary period,
they shall retum to their former permanent
position. (Amended November 8,1988). .
Secdon (190) 8. If discharged or reduced after
expiration of the period of probation, the employee
so discharged or reduced may demand a trial,
whereupon he shall be tried as provided in the
section referring to Suspensions and Removals.
Section (191) 9. The City Manager, Chief of
the Fire Department or Civil Service Board in
whom shall be vested removal or disciplinary
power shall be allowed full freedom in his or its
action in such matters, it being the intent and spirit
of this amendment to provide a fair and honest
approach to employment and subsequent
promodon in such Depamnent but� in no sense, to
handicap or curtail the responsible administrative
officer or officers in securing efficient service.
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(Sections 192 and 193 were repealed on
November 8, 1988).
Chief of the Fire Department
Section (194) 12. The Chief of the Fire
Department shall be appointed, without
examination, by the City Manager from among the
membership of the Bakersfield Fi�+e Department,
and after appointment shall be removed or reduced
in rank only as provided for other members of the
classified service. The dismissal of the Chief of the
Fire Department from the office, by the City
Manager, shall not accomplish his dismissal from
the Department, and upon such dismissal, he shall
be restored to the ranlc and grade held by him prior
to the appointment as Chief of the Fire
DepartmenG
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Council. The enumeration of particular powers
by this charter shall not be held or deemed to be
exclusive, but, in addition to the powers enumer-
ated herein, the city shall have, and may excise all
other powers, which, under the constitution and
laws of Califomia, it would be competent for this
charter specifically to enumerate. (Amended
November 6, 1962).
Public Entertaiament
Section 13. The City may appropriate
money for any or all of the following purposes:
reception and entertainment of public guests,
assistance of public celebrations held by the City,
largely to aid or carry on the work of inducing
immigration to the City; and generally, for the
purpose of advertising the City. (Amended
November 8, 1988).
Legisladve Powers of Council
Section 14. The legislative powers of the
City except as reserved to the people by this
charter shall be vested in a Council of seven
members, one to be elected from each of the
seven wards of the City by the electors thereof,
and a Mayor elected from the City at large. The
Mayor'shall` have the rigiit to vote on all matters
�whe"n tli'e` vote 'of tlie Council � results in a tie.
(Amended November 8, 1988: amended Janu-
ary 11, 1957).
Term of Office
Section 15. Councilmembers shall be
elected for a tern5 of four�(4)`years and shall serve
until their successors are elected or appointed
and have qualified. (Amended November 8,
1988: amended June 8,1982: amended March 3,
1981).
Vacancies in Council
Section 16. Vacancies in the Council shall
be filled in the following manner, except when
caused by recall election. If a vacancy occurs in
the Council at a time less than six months prior to
the date of the next general election for the
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vacant council seat, the Council shall fill the
vacancy by appointment for the remainder ofthe
unexpired term. If a vacancy occurs in the Coun-
cil at a time more than six months prior to the
date of the next general election for the vacant
Council seat, a petition requesting a special elec-
tion may be filed with the Council. Such petition
must contain the signatures of qualified electors
of the ward equal in number to not less than
twenty-five percent of the vote cast for Council-
manic candidates of that ward at the last general
election, and the signatures thereto shall be ver-
ified and certified in the same manner as pro-
vided for petitions for recall elections. If the
petition is valid the Council shall call a special
election to fill the vacancy, to be held not less
than ninety days nor more than one hundred
eighty days following the certification of the peti-
tion to the Council. In the event that a valid
petition requesting a special election is filed, the
Council may within two weeks after the petition
is filed, make an interim appointment to fill the
vacancy, until the results of the election are cer-
tified. If no petition requesting a special election
is filed within four weeks after the vacancy
occurs, the Council shall fill the vacancy by
appointment or by special election for the
remainder of the �unexpired term: (Amended
November 8, 1988: amended November 3,
1964).
Qualifications of Councilmen
Section 17. Members of the Council and
candidates thereof shall be residents of the City
and of the ward which they represent or seek to
represent and qualified electors at the time nomi-
nation papers are issued. Council members shall
not hold any other public of�ice incompatible
with their duties and shall not be interested in
any contract, job, work or service of the munici-
pality as such interest is or may be defined by
Califomia state law. No member of the Council
shall, except insofar as necessary in the perform-
ance of the duties of his office, directly or indi-
rectly take any part in the appointment,
(Bakersfieid Z-89)
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promotion or dismissal of any officer or
employee in the service of the City, other than
of�icers or employees of the Council. (Amended
March 3, 1981).
Salary of Councilmen
Section 18. The salaries of the councilmen
first elected under this charter shall be Fifty Dol-
lars per month. Thereafter the Council may, by
ordinance submitted to a referendum at any
municipal election, change the salary of inem-
bers of the Council.*
Meedngs of the Couacil.
Section 19. On the second regular meeting
following the General Municipal Election, the
newly elected and qualified Council members
shall assume the duties of their of�ice. Any four
Council members or the Mayor may call special
meetings of the Council upon notice to each
member. Such notice shall state the subjects to be
considered at the meeting, and no other subjects
shall be there considered. All meetings of the
Council shall be public except those meetings
exempted by law from being open to the public,
and any citizen shall have access to the minutes
and records thereof at all reasonable times.
� The Council shall determine its own rules and
order of business, appoint its own committees
and shall keep a minute book of its proceedings.
(Amended March 3, 1981).
Mayor and Vice-Mayor of Council
Section 20. (a) Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Charter to the contrary, the
provisions of this section shall govern as to the
office of Mayor. The�Mayor. shall be elected by
the qualified-elecfors of the City and shall hold
his of�ice. four years from and after the first Mon-
day,qof January�subsequent to his.election, and
until his successor is elected and qualified, unless
•Increased,to $100 per month, see Section 2.68.O10.
(Bakersfield 2-89) C-4
sooner removed from office by recall or other-
wise. Except as otherwise provided by this Char-
ter or by ordinance hereafter enacted, the mode
of nomination and election of the Mayor shall be
the same as set forth in the Elections Code and
Govemment Code of the State of California for
nomination and election of Councilmembers.
(b) The Mayor shall be the official head of the
City for all legislative policy and ceremonial pur-
poses, and shall execute all legal instruments and
documents, and shall preside at all meetings of
the Council. The Mayor shall not be vested with
administrative authority and shall not in any way
interfere with the activities and authority of the
City Manager, nor shall the Mayor use the
authority of that office to direct the activities of
any department head or any employee of any
department of the City. As one of the duties, the
Mayor shall promote and increase the economic
and industrial base of the City, in cooperation
with any existing economic development agen-
cies or organizations. The Mayor shall not
receive additional compensation, from the City
or from others, for the performance of the duties
outlined above, except for the regular salary paid
to the Mayor by the City.
On any and all legislative matters, �the Mayor
shall vote only in case of a tie vote of the Council.
(c) The Mayor shall perform the duties of the
of�ice of Mayor as set forth in this Charter and, as
of the first day of the month following the effec-
tive date of this amendment, shall receive an
annual salary of Twenty-four Thousand Dollars,
payable in equal monthly installments, except as
hereinafter provided. At the beginning of each
fiscal year, the Council shall approve appropriate
funds for the reception and entertainment of
public guests by the Mayor.
(d) An office in the City Hall shall be provided
for the Mayor for the conduct of his official
duties. (Amended November 3, 1964).
(e) The Mayor shall be provided with a full-
time position providing secretarial and admin-
istrative services, the salary for which shall be set
by the Council, commensurate with the salaries
for other similar positions.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 1995
TO: LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION CONII�lITl'EE . ,
FROM: CAROL WILLIAMS, CITY CLERR �C�l/
SUBJECT: ADVISORY MEASURE
At the Legislative and Litigation Committee Meeting on Thursday,
August 17, 1995, Chairperson, Randy Rowles, requested the City
Clerk prepare a memorandum reviewing the ramifications of placing
an "Advisory Measure" on the ballot. There are two election dates
in 1996, March,26th and November 5th. If the Council chooses to
place an advisory measure on the ballot, I recommend it be on the
March 26, 1996 Election.
A city-wide Mayoral Primary and possible City Charter Amendment
Election will be held on March 26, 1996, and is estimated to cost
$70,000. The Kern County Registrar of Voters, has estimated an
advisory measure will cost an additional $10,000, if no additional
ballot is necessary. However, if an additional ballot is
necessary, it could cost up to $60,000. This is because the City
would pay for printing an additional ballot for 98,306 registered
voters in the city. While there is a limit of 75 words per ballot
measure, and we should have a pretty good idea, the actual
determination whether or not an additional ballot will be necessary
won't be known until after the January 3rd deadline. That deadline
exists for all entities governed by the California Elections Code.
The City of Bakersfield pays a proportionate share of the cost of
an election. The County breaks down the costs by entities based on
the expenses incurred, such as: purchasing ballots, printing costs,
the number of precincts, various equipment, supplies and manpower.
To place an advisory measure on the ballot is very similar to
placing a charter amendment on the ballot. The Council will have,
for consideration, a resolution calling and giving notice of
holding an election for the purpose of an advisory measure. The
wording of the advisory measure would be at the direction of the
City Council.
If the City Council feels the potential cost of $60,000 is too
much, pursuant to Elections Code 9605, the Council may withdraw the
advisory measure from the ballot as late as January 3, 1996 (83rd
day prior to election). The City Council could, at their December
13th Meeting, adopt a resolution withdrawing the measure.
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Page Two
At this time, I have a very tentative
November 1996 Election, which includes
6, and a potential Mayoral Runoff. If
it would be city-wide and we could add
ead3b
estimate of $50,000 for the
Council Ward Nos. 2, 5, and
there is a runoff election,
an advisory measure.
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Gail Waiters, Assistant City Manager
Virginia Gennaro, Deputy City Attorney
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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Economic and Community Development Department
M E M O R A N D U M
September 22, 1995
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direct
SUBJECT : Kern Valley Pacl�ng Company Closure
We recently received a copy of the 9/ 15 / 95 letter from Kern Valley Packing Company
that they will permanently closing their facility at 7100 South H Street . We were
especially surprised since we've had discussions with the company less than a year
ago regarding expanding their operations.
Mr. Richard Rudnick, President contacted our department in December 1994 asking
about possible assistance that may be availiable for Kern Valley Packing to expand
their facility. We suggested setting up a TEAM BAKERSFIELD meeting to determine
potential site requirements if Kern Valley expanded their facilities at their current
location.
A TEAM BAKERSFIELD meeting was held 1/30/95, with Planning, Building, Public
Works, Wastewater, and Fire providing city requirements to expand the facility by
an additional 70, 000 sf . Due to the age and rural location of the site, a substantial
number of off-site improvements were going to be required. Over the next couple
of months, additional discussions regarding specific information and requirements
occurred between staff and Kern Valley.
As I recall, Kern Valley indicated that their facility was old and somewhat inefficient
for their current production needs. Almost 90� of their products were sold through
other large food service operators, and that they were hoping to expand a
vegetarian product line if the market develops. They were also doing co-packing for
Zacky Farms since Zacky's facility was damaged by fire in Dinuba on 12 / 10 / 94 .
We have contacted the company to obtain detailed information on the site and facility
with the hope of finding a replacement user.
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Alan Tandy, City Manager
Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manage
Septage Hauler Update - Wastewater Plant II
September 20, 1995
Response has been good to our August 2nd letter to Garone Farms (copy attached)
to cease direct land application of sewage on the wastewater farm in Section 27 located
south of Bear Mountain Blvd.
Since the notification, we now have 13 septage haulers who have processed and/or
updated their permit applications with the City to discharge septage directly into the
receiving site at Wastewater Plant 2. Wastewater staff will be reviewing the applications and
the hauler manifests to determine origin and type of material carried. Depending upon
character of waste discharged, staff will be recommending possible adjustments and/or
surcharges in the rate per load fee schedule, which is now set at $32.00/per 2000 gallon load
discharged.
If you need any further information at this tune, please let me know.
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Gaeone Farms
1001 East Hosking Road
Bakersfield, CA 93307
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RE: SEPTAGE DISPOSAL - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 2
Dear Mr. Garone:
This letter is in follow-up to our discussions yesterday regarding ttucked septage disposal at
Wastewater Treatment Plant 2. As of February 20� 1995 the City of Bakersfield notified local
septage haulers that modifications had been completed at Plant 2 to avicept septage directly at the
plant site. As a result of this notification a majority of the local companies have obtained discharge
permits to use the facilities at Plant 2. However, we understand some discharging of septage
material is still occurring south of Bear Mountain Boulevard in section 27 of the wastewater farm.
-Since direct discharge of septage material is not provided for in our oontract No. 78-165 (as
amended), we ask that you notify the dischargers to "cease and desist" any discharge activity that
cnight be occurring on the wastewater farm and direct thcm to the Plant 2 receiving site. Should
septage haulers have any questions regarding permit applications or the location of facilities at
Piant 2, please have them contact City wastewater staff at (805) 835-0364.
We appreciate your continued cooperation and ask for your quick attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
GENE BOG T
Water Reso ces Man ger
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Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
Septage Haulers (list attached)
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WATER MANAGER
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1000 BUENA VISTA
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agoons �ill cease doing businesst:
Th� City o; Bakersfield served Crescent Moon Lagoons N•ith a Cease
ar�i ���sist Order. Consequently, v►e hacE no choice in the matter.
Arrar.gernents have been made by the City of Bakersfield to receive
thQ septage at Piant �12. The County is making preparation to
receive the septage generated ���tside the area served by the City
of Bakersfield.
It is with great regrets a�e must cease doing business. A1l of us
from Crescent N�oon Lagoons have enjoyed the relationship developecf
oyer the years. �'e hope tt�at the new arrangements a�i 11 not cause
too much of a disruption in your business operation. Crescent Moon
Lagoons will continue doing business as usual through September 30,
1995.
Respectfull}�,
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ACT ION SEVPER PUMP ING
1025 ASTOR AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
ANDY�S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE
P. O. BOX 774
MARICOPA, CA 93252
BAKERSFIELD PUMPING SERVICE
7608 SOUTH UNION AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
BENZ SANITATION
P. O. BOX 652
TEHACHAPI, CA 93581
BUENA VISTA PUMPING
552 PRICE STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
CENTRAL PUMPING
505 E. 19TH STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305
C�VINGTON'S PUMPING
4709 t+IAYFAIR COURT
BAKERSFiELD, CA 93307
DAY bc N I GHT PUtAP I NG
10109 PAUL AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
E T SERVICES
P. O. BOX 608
CLOVIS, CA
FRONTIER SANITATION
P. O. BOX 10553
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93389
CILROY FOODS
10810 AVENUE 184
TULARE CA 93274
G I l.'MARRA V I NEY,4RDS
P. O. BIN 1969
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93303
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KANGAROOTER
910 MAJORS COURT
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
KERN COUNTY SEWER
P. O. BOX 43251
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93389
KERN PUMPING SERVICE
7608 SOUTH UNION AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307
KNIGHT'S PUMPING SERVICE
6617 HOOPER AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
NICK'S SEPTIC SERVICE
STAR RT. 1, BOX 2060
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
ROBBIE`S PUMPING SERVICE
4520 MESA DRIVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
VALLEY PUMPItiG SERViCE
9001 GLEESON COURT
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
GENE BOGART
UVATER MANAGER
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1000 BUENA VISTA
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
STEVE MCCAULY, DIRECTOR
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
2700 M STREET �k30Q
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
FRED KLEPPER
ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERKSFIELD, CA 93301
JOE TURNER
8101 ASHE ROAD
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director
THROUGH: JOE A. LOZANO, Public Works Operatio s anager
DATE: September 25, 1995
SUBJECT: UPDATE5 TO COUNCIL INQUIRIES
Attached for your information are updates to the
following Council inquiries:
1. Traffic control study for intersection of Planz Road and Sandra
Drive, northwest corner of South High School
2. Traffic controls and parking issue at Teal Street, east of Hughes
Lane.
3. Traffic control study for Benton/Holden intersection.
If you have any questions please give me a call.
INQUIRV3.925
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: September 20, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
SUBJECT: UPDATE - COUNCILMEMBER SALVAGGIO REFERRAL - TRAFFIC
CONTROL STUDY FOR INTERSECTION OF PLANZ/SANDRA
As requested, a traffic control study for the intersection of Planz and Sandra was
performed. The intersection is at the northwest corner of South High School and just
east of a spur line railway track. Traffic volume is about 11,000 per day.
A detailed accident summary was made from the Police Department collision database.
There has been only one reported accident at the intersection in the last 12 months and
only two reported accidents in the last two years. None of the accidents occurred during
the months the high school was in session and do not appear to be related to school
activity. The accident rate is only about 0.24 per million vehicles passing through the
intersection.
Based on available data, the intersection does not appear to warrant a four way stop
control. Since this is near a school, and traffic counts can vary with changing school
activity, we proposed to do another traffic volume count for the intersection and check
the stopping sight distance from the intersection to west of the railway crossing.
We will be collecting volume data for the intersection in the next two weeks.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: September 20, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
SUBJECT: UPDATE - COUNCILMEMBER SALVA GIO REFERRAL - TEAL STREET
EAST OF HUGHES, TRAFFIC CONTROLS AND PARKING.
As requested, Teal Street was reviewed by the Traffic Engineer.
The speed limit on the street is 25 mph. At reversing curves on the street there are
appropriate curve warning signs with speed advisory signs. There are "no parking" signs
on the south side in a curved area adjacent to apartments to clear an area for a
residential driveway.
The street was under observation by the Traffic Engineer over a several week period,
visiting the area once to twice per week at different times of day to check on cars
parking in areas that may block visibility. No evidence of a problem with either cars or
trucks parking in the area were noted.
At this time, no changes are proposed to the street or signage. We will continue to
check traffic operations on this street as needed.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - Teal St. east of Hughes
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Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: September 21, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
SUBJECT: UPDATE - COUNCILMEMBER SALVAGGIO REFERRAL - TRAFFIC
CONTROL STUDY FOR BENTON/HOLDEN INTERSECTION.
As requested, a traffic analysis of the intersection of Benton and Holden is in process.
Traffic volume delay data has not yet been collected due to other, prior scheduled, traffic.
studies also in progress. I anticipate data collection to be completed in the next two
weeks. A previous traffic study was completed on this intersection about 6 months ago.
At that time, no accidents had been reported for the intersection. An update to the
accident list indicates that no accidents have been reported since the last traffic study.
I was also requested to contact a resident, Mr. Robert May, and the West Elementary
School principal. I spoke with Mr. May, 2105 Benton tel. 831-1217, on August 29, 1995
and discussed the traffic situation at the intersection and on Benton Street. Mr. May's
concern was the speed of traffic on Benton and the thought that a stop sign at Holden
may alleviate some of the traffic problems. I spoke with Principal Diane Whitmore of
Frank West School on August 31. She indicated her main concern was for students
crossing Benton to get to and from the school from 7:40 to 8:30 am and from 2:30 to
about 3:00 pm.
Based on my conversations with Mr. May and Principal Whitmore, we will do a week
long traffic volume count and also count the students crossing the street. The Police
Department has been notified of the speeding problem on Benton and will respond with
enforcement.
A final report will follow our data collection in a few weeks.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - Benton/Holden intersection
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Economic and Community Development Department
M E M O R A N D U M
September 27, 1995
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Discussion with Phil Bentley Regarding the Up on the Roof Down on the Street
Event
During a brief ineeting with Mr. Bentley today he asked me to convey through your office a flyer
for each member of the City Council describing the October 6th event. He expressed his
appreciation for the presence of numerous Council Members last year and hopes to have as many
Council Members as possible at this years event.
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HSR Video Available!
A dynamic ten-minute video describing the HSR Commission
activities has been produced. The video includes a comprehen-
sive overview of the HSR studies and will be shown at the public
workshops. Organizations may request a copy for viewing. To re-
ceive a copy of the HSR video, call the contacts listed on page 4.
Public Workshops
Scheduled
(See inside for details)
Studies on R,outes and Rid�rslzip Mo►v+e Forw�+d
Economic and Financing Studies Begun
California's High Speed Rail feasibiliry studies are
accelerating. Four major studies are being conducted
by the California lntercity High Speed Rail Commis-
sion: Corridor Evaluation, Ridership Analysis, Economic
Irripact Study, and Financing Options Study.
Each study will generate a number of reports and
working papers. Draft reports will be available to the
public after approval by the Commission by calling
(916) 324-1548. Below is a schedule of upcoming
presentations of study findings:
Commission Meeting Date
Working Paper/Report
September 25,1995
Ridership Trip Tables and Database
Projected Travel Times
Economic Base Case and Forecast
November 17,1995
Ridership Findings
Environmental Constraints and Land Use Impacts
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February 2, 1996
Capital & Operating Cost Estimates
Ridership Final Report
System Plans and Profiles
Direct Economic Impacts /��� �`�
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An update on the studies' progress is included in this
mailer. Reports from the studies will be completed in early
1996. The draft 20-Year High Speed Rail (HSR) Plan will
be available for public comment in Fall of 1996. The final
Plan will include a full discussion of the studies, the
Commission's recommendations and the public's comments
on HSR's feasibility in California.
Public input will play an important role as the studies
progress. Beginning in October, 13 public workshops will be
conducted throughout the state. The workshops will provide
you with an opportunity to learn more about the HSR studies
and to comment on the Commissions efforts. Stai at each
workshop will answer your questions and listen to your ideas.
Details on the dates and locations of the workshops appear on
pages 3 and 4.
Commission Appoints
Executive Director
The Intercity Hig� Speed Rail Commission appointed
Daniel S. Leavitt as Fxecutive Director ef%ctive June 1,
1995. Before joining the Commission, Mr. Leavitt served as
Deputy Project Manager on the HSR Corridor Evaluation
and on the study examining engineering options for HSR
service between Los Angeles and Bakersfield for Parsons,
Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglas. He was senior researcher
for the CalSpeed studies on "High SpeedTrains for Califor-
nia" conducted by the Institute of Urban and Regional .
Development at U.C. Berkeley, and co-authored or wrote
many of their publications.
Pro� � ess Re ort on HSR
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Feasib' ' Studies
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Second Phase of Study Focuses on Interstate S
and State Route 99 Corridors
The first stage of the corridor evaluation looked at three
potential corridor alignments: US 101 (the Coastal
Corridor), Interstate 5, and State Route 99. These
corridors were reviewed for their capacity to maximize
ridership, minimize costs, and avoid environmental
obstacles. Based upon this, the Commission decided to
focus future work on routes in the vicinity of I-5 and
SR 99. The US 101 corridor along the coast was deter-
mined to be more suitable for speeds below 150 mph.
For I-5 and SR 99 corridors, this study will:
• identify routes within each corridor and analyze
• conduct a preliminary assessment of environmental
impacts and constraints
• maximize connectiviry with existing and planned
transportation facilities, and
• determine station locations and travel times
Surveys Pave Way for Ridership Forecasts
As part of the HSR studies, research is being con-
ducted to obtain information about how, why, and
where people travel in California. Numerous surveys
were distributed and collected from potential HSR
riders in recent months.
T'he surveys were conducted to determine travel
patterns of intercity trips.taken by road, air, rail, and
bus over the last six months, and intercity travelers'
willingness to consider HSR. The results of these
surveys, along with other existing databases, will be
built into a computer model that will forecast potential
HSR ridership and passenger revenue.
Impact of HSR Options Compared to Other
Transportation Investments
The Economic Impacts Study, initiated in June, will
assess employment opportunities, growth impacts, and
land use changes, as well as other social and economic
impacts associated with implementing an HSR system
in California. In addition, the study will evaluate the
revenue potential of "high value" freight and will
conduct an HSR benefit/cost analysis. It will also
compare the costs of HSR to the costs of expanding
highways and airports to meet future transportation
needs. �
The study will examine the impacts on the state and
operating an HSR system. The impacts of HSR
stations on the surrounding communities and potential
station development opportunities will also be as-
sessed.
Public-Private Partnership and Financing
Options Explored '
The purpose of this study is to assess the various
financing methods available for large public works
projects and to develop a financing plan to construct
and operate a California HSR system. This study will
also evaluate various public-private partnerships.
In addition, this study will review the underlying
assumptions used to develop the ridership and revenue
projections to ensure their compliance with standards
of the investment community.
High Speed Rail Workshops Seek Public Input
The HSR Commission will hold 13 workshops
across the state to gain input from the public on the
High Speed Rail feasibility studies. Many workshops
will feature separate discussion segments focusing on
1) public policy, 2) economic development, and 3)
environmental issues. Each segment will begin with a
short progress report on the four feasibility studies and
Sacramento
Sacramento RegionalTransit District - Auditorium
1400 29th Sueet, Sacramento
Tuesda� October 10
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
' Art Bauer, Californians for Bener Transportation
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rusty Selix, California Couneil of Governments
3:00 p.m: - 5:00 p.m.
Mike Eaton, Environmental Council of Sacramento
Fresno
Fresno City Hall - 4017 North Conference Room
2600 North Fresno Sueet, Fresno
Wednesday, October 11
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Stebbins Dean, Fresno� Chamber of Commerce
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Barbara Gaodwrn, Council of Fresno County Governments
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Robert Wright; League of Women [/oters
Stockton
Civic Auditorium = North Hall
525 North Center Street, Stockton
Thursda�, October 12
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Mike Locke, San Joaquin Partnership e�'' Business Council
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Floyd Weaver, Vice-Mayor, City of Stockton
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Steven Stocking, Sierra Club
Palmdale
Palmdale City Council Chambers
708 East Palmdale Boulevard, Palmdale
Tusedav. October 17
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Allan Kurki, Antelope Valley Board of Trade
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
David J. Myers, Councilmember, City of Palmdale
a screening of the project video, and will be followed
by a question, answer and comment period. Local
leaders in each area will be on hand to discuss issues
specific to their communities.
The following is a schedule of the workshops, their
location and hosts. You are welcome to attend any of
the individual discussions or all three if you choose.
Glendale
Perkins Community Room
141 North Glendale Avenue, Glendale
Thursday, October 19
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Larry Zarian, LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
111 North Hope Street - San Francisco Room
.Monda�, October 16
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Stan Hart, Sierra Club
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
350 South Bixel Avenue - Room A
Thursday. October 19 _ _ _
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce_Representative
Los Angeles City Hall: Boazd of Public Works �
200 North Spring Street - Room 367
Wednesday. November 8
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
James Okazaki, Dept. of Transportation, City of Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Kern Council of Governments - Conference Room
1401 19th Street, Suite 200, Bakersfield .
Tuesday, October 24 '�
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Ron Brummett, Kern Council of Governments
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Linda Urata, Praject Clean Air
Oakland
MetropolitanTransportation Commission
101 Eighth Street, Auditorium 1 st Floor, Oakland
MondaX, October 30
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Larry Dahms, Metropolitan Transpnrtation Commission
Wednesda� November 1
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
jan Bush, Bay Area Air Quality Management District
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100 Van Ness Avenue, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Monday, October 30
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Larry Dahms, Metropolitan Transportation Commissinn
Wednesday, November 1
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Angelo Siracusa, Bay Area Council
San Jose
Santa Claza CountyAdministrative Building
County Fxecutive Conference Room
70 West Hedding Street, San Jose
Thursday, November 2
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Steve Tedesco, San jose Metro. �Chamber of Commerce
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rod Diridon, International Institute for Surface Transport-
ation Poliry Studies
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Barry Bolton, Sierra Club, Lama Prieta Chapter
San Diego
San Diego Association of Governments
First Interstate Plaza
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Monday, November 6
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ken Sulzer, San Diega Association of Governments
Riverside/San Bernardino
Riverside CountyTransportation Commission
3560 University Avenue, Suite 100, Riverside
Thursday, November 9
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
jack Reagan, Riverside Coaenty Transportation Commission
Orange County
Orange CountyTransportation Authority - Rm. 1
550 South Main Street, Orange
Thursday, November 9
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dave Elbaum, Orange County Tr�rnsportation A:ithority
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
September 27,1995
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Raul Rojas, PubGc Works Director '' /,�
La�dfair Drive / Sundale Avemue rea Drainage Study
Cou�cil Referral #15312
Public Works Department, Design Division, staff had begun work on the study necessary to
determine the extent of improvements necessary to eliminate the flooding on Landfair
Drive. In an effort to. assure timely completion of improvements, this project was given to
one of our On Call consultants to complete.
It is staff's intent to have the construction of the improvements completed prior to the rainy
season. �
cc: Jacques LaRochelle
Arnold Ramming
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: September 27, 1995
SUBJECT: RESPONSES TO COUNCIL REFERRALS
Attached please find responses and updates to
the following Council referrals:
Referral Record# I5311
Paving of alley behind Sunny Palms Avenue.
(Rowles)
Referral Record# 15308 (Update)
Traffic situation at Calloway and Hageman.
(McDermott)
Referral Record# 15281 (Update)
17th Street engineering studies. (DeMond)
Referral Record# 15278 (Update)
Traffic problems on Parsons Way and McCleary
Way. (Salvaggio)
Referral Record# 14496 (Update)
Request for Speed Limit Change on Panama
Lane. (Salvaggio)
Referral Record# 14099
Traffic lights at Airport Drive exit. (Ward 4)
REF14099.153 SEP 2 8 �95
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 27, 1995
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS.DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: STATUS OF PANAMA #10 SEWER CONSTRUCTION
COUNCIL REFERRAL #15302
At the September 13, 1995 Council Meeting, all bids were rejected for the above referenced
project. This rejection came as a result of non-responsive bids received by the City.
Since that time, a developer has constructed a portion of this project in order to facilitate
his development adjacent to the annexation area. Our plans have been revised accordingly
and will once again be out to bid early next week (week of October 2, 1995).
In an effort to obtain additional response from potential bidders, staff will make personal
contact with various contractors encouraging their participation in this project.
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Arnold Ramming
Ed Murphy
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SEP 1 � 1995
REFERRED TO: PUBLZC WORKS R ROJAS °UBLIC WORKS DEPARTt�IIENT .,
ITEM: 'RECORD# 15302 %
Sewer for Fanama No. 10 Annexa�i��n. (Saivagg,o)
ACTION TAKEN 9Y COUNCIL:
SALVAGGIO RE�:�UE�TED °UBLIC 1NORKS MOVE RAPIDLY ON
.T.Ht SEWER FOR PANAMA N0. 10 ANNtXATION.
BACi�:UP M.4T�RIAL ATTACHED: NO
DATE FORINARDED BY CITY CLERK: 09/15/95
NOTE: STATUS CHANGES ARE TO BE =�iT�RE� �OR EACH RE�=�RAL
AT LCAST C�NCE A MONTH EV�N IF NG� ACTION HAS BECN TAF;EN!
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TO: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
FROM: Joe Lozano, Public Works Operations Manager
DATE: September 26, 1995
SUBJECT: PAVING OF ALLEY BEHIND SUNNY PALMS AVENUE.
COUNCIL REFERRAL 15311 - COUNCILMEMBER ROWLES, WARD 5
5treet Division Personnel will clean and perform the necessary patching
in the alley behind Sunny Palms Avenue. Work will be completed before
October 27, 1995. This temporary work is necessary in order to prevent.
further pavement damage.
The alley will be added to Street Division's "Paving List" and it will
be resurfaced in the Spring of 1996.
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SEP 15 1995
REFERRED TO: PUBLIC WORKS R ROJAS Q(JB�IC WORKS DEPARTMEIVT
ITEM: RECORD# 15311
� Paving of alley behind Sunny Palms Avenue. ,
(Rowles) -
ACTION TAKEN BY �OUNCIL:
ROWLES MENTIONED CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM THE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR KERN
. CITY REOUESTING THE AL�EY BEHIND SUNNY PALMS
AVENUE BE PAVED.
� BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: NO
DATE FORWARDED BY CITY CLERK: 09/15/95
NOTE: STATUS CHANGES ARE TO BE ENT.ERED FOR EA�H REFERRAL
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH EVEN IF NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN! ..
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: September 25, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
SUBJECT: UPDATE - COUNCIL REFERRAL No. 15308 - TRAFFIC SITUATION AT
CALLOWAY AND HAGEMAN.
Action taken by Council:
"McDERMOTT STATED HIS CONCERN ON THE TRAFFIC SITUATION AT
CALLOWAYAND HAGEMAN."
Response by Traffic Engineer:
We have been reviewing the traffic operations at the intersection of Calloway and
Hageman. Traffic volumes have increased over the past year with congestion and
delay becoming more serious. Traffic signals are warranted. With installation of
a traffic signal, additional right of way must be acquired and additional lanes built
on the west, north and east legs of the intersection. Current rough estimate of
cost for both the signal and road widening is about $300,000. Prior to budgeting,
the cost estimates will be fine tuned. A signal project will be proposed if funding
is available in the next CIP.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Approximately one year ago, the intersection control was converted to a 4-way
stop with the opening of Hagemen Road across the canal to the east of the
intersection. At that time a traffic signal warrant analysis was also performed.
The intersection met two warrants, both on traffic volume. One warrant was for
the highest 4 hours of traffic and the other was for the single peak hour of traffic.
The daily traffic volume through the intersection was 13,018 vehicles per average
24 hour day. Only two accidents in the past twelve months were on record at the
time. When compared with the list of 25 intersections that met one or more
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warrants for a signal but are not yet funded, the intersection ranked number 17.
We have completed a new traffic study in response to this referral. The traffic
volume has increased to 15,545 cars in a 24 hour period, which is about 2500
more than last year at this time. Recorded traffic accidents have decreased to
zero with no accidents since the installation of the 4-way stop. When compared
with our current list of 26 unfunded signal locations, the intersection has moved
up to about number 15. Prior to the first draft of the 1996-97 CIP, we will evaluate
all warranted signal locations and estimate comparative priority rankings.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - Hageman/Calloway intersection file
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ITEM: RECORD# 15308 .
Traffic situation at Calloway and Hageman.
(McDermott)
SEP 15 1995
PUBIIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
MGDERMOTT STATED HIS CONCERN GN THE TRA�r=I�:.
SITUATI�N AT CALLOWAY ANG HAGEMAN.
3ACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: NO
DATE FORWARDED BY CITY CLERK: 09/15/95
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: September 22, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER �
SUBJECT: UPDATE - CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL No. 15281 - 17TH STREET
ENGINEERING STUDIES.
Action taken by Council:
"DEMOND REQUESTED THE ENGINEERING STUDIES FOR THE 17TH
STREET SITUATION BE MOVED FORWARD TO BRING IT TO PUBLIC
HEARING."
Response by Traffic Engineer:
Traffic Engineering staff are developing plans for the separation/blocking of 17th
Street to close off access to and from Union Avenue (State Route 204). When the
concept plans are done, they will be routed through the Police and Fire
Departments for their comments on this change in circulation. When changes to
plans, if any, are complete, a public hearing will be scheduled before the Planning
Commission for public review and comment.
I will keep you informed of our progress on this project with the next update.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - 17th Street at Union
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CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL '
PUBUC WORKS DEPARTMENT '
MEETING OF: OS/30/95
REFEP,RED T0: PUBLIC WORKS R ROJAS
ITEM: RECORD# 15281
17th Street engineering studies. ;DeMond)
ACTIQN T,qKEN BY COUNCIL;
DEMOND REQUESTED THE ENGINEERING STUDIES F�JR THE
17�H STREET SITUATION BE MOVED rORWARD TO BRING
IT TO PUBLIC NEARINu.
BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: NO
DATE FORWARDED BY ��ITY CLERI�:: 09/01%95
, NOTE: STATUS CHANGES ARE TO BE ENTERED r=OR EACH REFERRAL
' AT LEAST ONCE ;4-MONTH EVEN IF NO ACTION HAS BEEN iAk:EN!
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: September 22, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER /���C?"
SUBJECT: UPDATE - CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL No. 15278 - TRAFFIC ON PARSONS
WAY AND McCLEARY WAY.
Action taken by Council:
"SALVAGG/0 REFERREDA TRAFFIC PROBLEM REGARDING VOLUMEAND
SPEEDS ON PARSONS WAY AND McCLEARY WAY; AND REQUESTED
STAFF BEG/N THE PROCESS OF BLOCKING McCLEARY WAY AND CAMP
STREET."
Response by Traffic Engineer:
As requested, Traffic Engineering staff are developing plans for the
separation/blocking of McCleary Way between Parsons Way and Camp Street.
When concept plans are done, they will be routed through the Police Department
and the Fire Department for their comments regarding this major change in
circulation. When changes, if any, are completed, a public hearing will be
schedule with the Planning Commission for public review and comment.
I witl keep you informed of our progress in this project with the next update.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - Parsons Way/McCleary
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M�ETING OF: 08/30/95
REFERRED TO: PUBLIC WORKS R ROJAS
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTWIENT
ITEM: RECORD# 15278 .
Tra�fic problems on Parsons Way and McCleary Way.
(.Salvaggio) �
ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
SALVAGGIO REFERRED A TRAFFIC PROBLEM REGARDING
VOLUME AND SPEEDS ON PARSONS WAY AND MCCLEARY
WAY; AND REt�UESTED STAFF BEGIN THE PROCESS OF
BLOCKING MCCLEARY BETWEEN PARSONS WAY AND CAMP
STREET.
BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: NO
DATE FORWARDED BY �ITY CLERK: 09/01J95
NOTE: STATUS CHANGES ARE TO BE ENTERED FOR EACH REFERRAL
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH EVEN IF NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN!
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: September 22, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER /�,C��?"
SUBJECT: UPDATE - CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL No. 15278 - TRAFFIC ON PARSONS
WAY AND McCLEARY WAY.
Action taken by Council:
"SALVAGGIO REFERREDA TRAFFIC PROBLEM REGARDING VOLUMEAND
SPEEDS ON PARSONS WAY AND McCLEARY WAY; AND REQUESTED
STAFF BEGIN THE PROCESS OF BLOCKING McCLEARY WAY AND CAMP
STREET."
Response by Traffic Engineer:
As requested, Traffic Engineering staff are developing plans for the
separation/blocking of McCleary Way between Parsons Way and Camp Street.
When concept plans are done, they will be routed through the Police Department
and the Fire Department for their comments regarding this major change in
circulation. When changes, if any, are completed, a public hearing will be
schedule with the Planning Commission for public review and comment.
I will keep you informed of our progress in this project with the next update.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - Parsons Way/McCleary
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MEETING OF: 08/30/95
REFERRED TO: PUBLIC WORKS R ROJAS
ITEM:
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SEP � 1995
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
RECORD# 15278 .
Traffic problems on Parsons Way and McCleary Way.
(Salvaggio)
ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
SALVAGGIO REFERRED A TRAFFIC PROBLEM REGARDING
VOLUME AND SPEEDS ON PARSONS WAY AND MCCLEARY
WAY; AND RE�UESTED STAFF BEGIN THE PROCESS OF
BLOCKING MCCLEARY BETWEEN PARSONS WAY AND CAMP
STREET.
BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: NO
DAT� FORWARDED BY CIT`( C�ERK: 09!01/95
NOTE: STATUS CHANGES ARE TO BE ENT�RED FOR tACH REFERRAL
AT LEAST ONCE A MGNTH EVEN IF NO ACTIOIV HAS BEE�i TAKEN!
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: September 21, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER ���
SUBJECT: UPDATE - CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL No. 14496 - REQUEST FOR SPEED
LIMIT CHANGE ON PANAMA LANE.
As requested, speed limits have been reviewed for Panama Lane between South H
Street and Union Avenue. No changes are proposed at this time. Data for this section
of road cannot justify a speed limit of less than 50 miles per hour for Police radar
enforcement per the California Vehicle Code. The area will be up for normal updating
of the speed data this year and another Engineering and Traffic Study for speed limits
will be performed. If data supports a lower legal speed limit with the next study, it shall
be brought to the City Council for approval.
No further action at this time.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE Ill, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - Panama Lane speed studies
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MEMORANDUM
Traffic Engineering
DATE: February 17, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR n[�
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FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL # 14496, COUNCIL MEETING OF 02/08/95,
REQUEST FOR NEW SPEED LIMIT SURVEY ON PANAMA LANE
COUNCIL REFERRAL:
"SALVAGGIO REQUESTED STAFF PERFORMA SURVEY ON PANAMA LANE
FROM SOUTH H STREET TO UNION AVENUE AND THE SPEED LIMIT BE
LOWERED FORM 55 MPH TO 45 MPH INSTEAD OF 55 MPH TO SO MPH. "
RESPONSE:
Traffic Engineering staff will include the section of Panama Lane between South H
and Union Avenue in our next group of Traffic and Engineering Speed Surveys.
Depending on weather and personnel availability, we will begin data collection in a
few weeks.
When the new data on the Panama Lane segment has been collected and analyzed,
an update will be made by the Traffic Engineer for this referral.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Tra�c Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo File
Traffic Engineering file - Panama Lane, Speed Limit Referral, Ward 7
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: January 10, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ^ p
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
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SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL No. 14099 - CALTRANS TRAFFIC LIGHTS.
Action taken by Council:
"Brunni requested staff examine the possibility of obtaining the surplus traffic
light hardware at the Airport Drive exit that CalTrans has abandoned."
Response by Traffic Engineering:
Per CalTrans, the traffic signal equipment in temporary operation at Airport Drive
during the construction of the new interchange was the property of the contractor
and was not surplus owned by CalTrans. The hardware (poles) were not of the
same size and type used by the City of Bakersfield in most of our traffic signal
projects and therefore not likely to be of benefit. No additional contact was made
with the contractor (owner of the poles).
No further action required.
cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - Referral No. 14099
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CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
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MEETING OF: 71/02/94
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ITEM: RECORD# i4099
Surplus traffic lights. (Brunni)
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
BRUNNI REQUESTED STAFF EXAMINE THE POSSIBI!ITY OF
OBTAINING THE SUFcPLUS TRAFFIC LIGH� HARDWARE AT
THE AIRPORT DRIVE EXIT THAT CA�TRANS HAS
ABANDONED.
BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHE{�: NO
DATE FORWARDED BY CITY CLERF:: 11/04/94
NOTE: STATUS CHANGES ARE TO BE ENTE�?�D FOR �ACH REFERRAL
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH EVEN IF NO ACTION HAS �EEN TAKEN!
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GOVERNMENT R��ATIONS
E. DEL SMITH AND COMPANY, INC.
FAX
1 PAGE
SPECIAL REPORT II
Federal Hi&hway Funding
To: Clients of E. Del Smith and Co.
From: Del Smith
Date: September 22, 1995
1 130 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W.
SUITE 650
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
(202) 822-8300
FAx (202) Be 2-8315
The House of Representatives passed the 1995 National Highway System Bill
Wednesday night, but Bud Shuster, Chairman of the �iouse Authorizing
Committee, stripped from the House bill the controversial trigger clause that would
force early reauthorization of ISTEA. T.-Ie was forced to do this because it vvas not felt
that a compromise could be struck with Senate Chairman Chafee, vvho opposes the
trigger, before the September 30 NHS designation deadline.
Since then, Shuster has stated that he may pursue moving the 1996 ISTEA �
trigger clause as a free standing bill because he still believes that reauthorization is
needed next year. A 1996 IS7EA II would very likely include line-item projeCts.
This off�ce continues its strong advocacy for a return to highway line item
projects at the national level. This is the second year in which there has b�en no
legislation authorizing or appropriating individual highway projects. The entire
country is awaiting a traditional bill, Therefore, it remains vital for local
governments to stay active in advocating their projects in Washington for eventual
proje�t authorization aand funding.
STATE CAPITOL
P.O. BOX 942849
SACRAMENTO, CA 94249-0001
(916) 445-7558
DISTRICT OFFICE
3475 WEST SHAW AVENUE
SUITE 104
FRESNO, CA 93711
(209) 276-3488
September 11, 1995
Mr. Alan Tandy
City Manager
City of Bakersfield
City Manger's Office
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Dear Mr. Tandy:
COMMITTEES:
AGRICULTURE
BANKING AND FINANCE
HIGHER EDUCATION
WATER, PARKS & WILDLIFE
Thank you for contacting my office regarding Senate Bill 602
(Wright), relating to vehicle taxes. I appreciate hearing from
you ...
You will be pleased to know that I supported this measure when it
came before me.for a vote on the Assembly Floor. I agree with
your position that the changes in use taxes proposed in Senate
Bill 602 are both appropriate and equitable for the City of
Bakersfield.
This =bi:11.- pas:sed __the_ legislature on September _5, _ 19.9.5- _and _is -_ -= -:
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currently=on -the Gover-nor_!_:s—desk. _ _
Again, thank you for writirg. Please feel free to contact me
with any of your future views or concerns.
Sincerely,
Brian Setencich
Assemblyman, 30th District
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STATE CAPITOL
ROOM 2054
SACRAMENTO,CA 95814
(916) 445-4641
2550 MARIPOSA MALL
SUITE 2016
FRESNO, CA 93721
(209) 264-3078
901 TOWER WAY
SUITE 202
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
(805) 323-0442
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SENATOR
JIM COSTA
SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
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September 19, 1995
_ Alan Tandy . _. _. - _ _ . _
City Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
, Bakersfield, CA 93301
COMMITTEES:
CHAIRMAN
COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE & WATER
RESOURCES
MEMBER
BUDGET & FISCAL REVIEW
FINANCE, INVESTMENT &
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
HOUSING AND LAND USE
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT &
RETIREMENT
CALIFORNIA WORLD
TRADE COMMISSION
Dear . �
Thank you for your correspondence expressing support for
AB 1035 (Katz), which would make it a misdemeanor to loiter
in any public place with the intent to engage in illegal
drug-related activities or to commit prostitution.
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I-:-agree w'ith your seritiments-and supported this measure when it'
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came- to- the f"u11 Senate for consideration._____You'_l1_ _be-_p-l-eased= to'
,know -this, measur_e_ pass.ed -both. house_s___of the Legisiature -and--is--.
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currently_on the Governor's desk for his consideration__
I appreciate hearing from you and hope you will continue to keep
me informed of your views on state-related issues.
S' cerely,
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J COSTA
Me er of the Senate
16th District
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